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"Big ambitions and creative minds make up the Okanagan’s growing business community. Join NowMedia Group co-founder Jim Csek as he discovers and reveals the rich and inspiring stories of Kelowna’s local entrepreneurs, speakers, politicians, and creatives on the Road to Now. Everyone has a story. Want to share yours? Reach out to us!"

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    • Jan 1, 1970 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Road to Now with Eric Termuende

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 33:11


    Eric Termuende, author and international speaker joined me in studio to discuss his Road to Now. Of Red Bull fame and now world class speaker, he shares his knowledge on how to find the best fit for your workplace. Some great insights that will truly change your mindset on what makes and who makes the culture in your workplace.

    Road to Now with Dean Desrosiers and Luke Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 42:47


    In this episode I sit down with two people, Dean Desrosiers and Luke Cook, two realtors who know and love the Central Okanagan.

    Road to Now with Nico Dirksen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 27:47


    In this episode I spent time with Nico Dirksen, the current President of the Okanagan Business Students' Association.

    Road to Now with Andreas Loerchner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 35:28


    Andreas Loerchner is a small town boy that put family first and is enjoying his career and life in this beautiful place we get to call home.

    Road to Now with Doug Gilchrist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 39:45


    Doug Gilchrist is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the City of Kelowna. We had the pleasure to learn Doug's Road to Now. We discussed his path, and of course where he goes to enjoy this beautiful city we get to call home.

    Chapters from Ron Cannan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 27:02


    In this episode we talk with former MP for Kelowna Lake Country and former City of Kelowna Councillor. He served 3 terms in each of those positions and he shares his Road to Now.

    Road to Now with Lance Priebe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 47:28


    Lance Priebe, currently the CIO or more aptly the creative catalyst for his current company, Hyper Hippo. Lance skyrocketed to notoriety when he co-founded and later sold Club Penguin to Disney. We had the pleasure to sit down with Lance and hear his Road to Now.

    Chapters from Bruce and Bernie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 35:59


    In this episode we explore some of the chapters in the life of Bruce and Bernie of Ingenium Financial Services. They are proof that two is better than one. Some very interesting shares in this podcast.

    Road to Now with Jayson Zilkie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 48:14


    In this episode I talk with Jayson Zilkie, city councillor for the City of West Kelowna. Jayson shares his passion for the community that he has grown up in and now raises his own family on the west side of Okanagan Lake. We talk on many topics including the bridge that connects us.

    Chapters from Paul Moxness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 48:11


    In this episode I talk with Paul Moxness, a local Kelowna boy who left home for a gap year in Europe and spent the next 40 years overseas visiting countless countries and providing security for world leaders.

    Road to Now with Julie Michaud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 31:38


    In this episode I talk with Julie Michaud, local entrepreneur/ mompreneur. With a two children, two dogs, a baby on the way and recently launched store at Orchard Park Mall, Julie is busy, busy, busy.

    Chapters from Veronica Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 24:41


    In this episode I talk with Veronica Schneider, business owner of Very Best Me Esthetics. Veronica shares her road to now. She has a speciality and is very passionate about her niche.

    Road to Now with Alexa Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 26:06


    In this episode I sit down with Alexa Anderson, executive assistant to Nikki Csek. Alexa Anderson was one of four main organizers for Level Up 2019 and is an active team member of Level Up 2020. Alexa shares her road to now and her experience with Level Up, one of the biggest events that she has been a part of so far in her business career.

    Road to Now with Scott Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 40:01


    Welcome to your Road to Now, a podcast column by me, Jim Csek. In this episode, myself and coworker Kent Molgat, welcome Scott Butler; president of Highstreet Ventures that staff over 50 people in development, construction and property management.  Scott has a clear vision for Highstreet Ventures, with Net Zero energy being a 2024 vision. He also leads us through the industry and how it's changed through markets, financing and life events such as Covid-19.  Click on the images below to listen in on either iTunes or Google.

    Road to Now with Danica Dollman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 53:26


    Danica Dollman is a grad of Mount Boucherie Secondary School and OUC. She shares her Road to Now with us.

    Road to Now with Liam Caswell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 38:44


    Liam Caswell has worked for three tech companies in his short time in Kelowna. Club Penguin is where he started his tech adventure. You will have to listen in to hear the story of this fine young man that says being raised by a single mom played a big role in his value system.

    Road to Now with Jennifer Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 48:19


    Jennifer Grant shares her story with special guest host, Alexa Anderson and me. Jennifer shared the story of one of the coolest weddings ever, one that would be hard to top in heights for sure.

    Road to Now with Rick Maddison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 44:13


    Rick Maddison shared his Road to Now with me and special guest host Kent Molgat. This episode is heavily influenced by Rick's infectious sense of humour. Love to hear the feedback on this style. Perhaps we can do three old men as a regular podcast.

    Road to Now with Jules Galloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 41:15


    Jules Galloway owner of several businesses in Kelowna shares her Road to Now. Born and raised in the UK and then off to South Africa as a teenager for four years, before meeting a Kelowna representative that convinced her to move to Canada and more specifically Kelowna.

    Road to Now with Ryan Kononoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 42:19


    Ryan Kononoff started on his passion for computers and technology back in grade 10. His path was just building and building on his knowledge and experience before starting his shift to entrepreneur.

    Road to Now with Christina Aaron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 28:10


    There are not too many people that can claim to be a 4th generation family in Kelowna. Christina Aaron is one such person. Her Grandmother, mother, herself and now her children all born here in Kelowna. She not only experienced the fires in Kelowna, she was living in Fort McMurray when the forest fire ravaged that city.

    Road to Now with Jessica and Andy Schlamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 51:30


    It's not often you get to work side by side with your partner as well as raise a family. Jessica and Andy Schlamp get to do that and do what they love to do by looking through a lens, capturing moments and telling stories through their photography business.

    Road to Now with George Sanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 46:53


    George Sanders credits boxing for not only saving his life, but helping him focus on outcomes. George is masters world champion in boxing and has been part of many wins in the resource sector.

    Road to Now with Larry Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 35:37


    Larry Gray is happy to be the man behind the woman, holding the coat and being a supportive partner. Larry has been involved in many of the campaigns that shaped the political landscape of the Central Okanagan. Listen in as Larry's shares his Road to Now.

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